NISSAN ALMERA N16 2003 Electronic Repair Manual

LUBRICANT
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4.CHECK ANY PART
Is there any part to be replaced? (Evaporator, condenser, liquid tank or in case there is evidence of a large
amount of lubricant leakage.)
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Ye s > > G o t o AT C - 2 1 , "LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT
EXCEPT COMPRESSOR" .
No >> Carry out the A/C performance test.
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPONENTS REPLACEMENT EXCEPT COM-
PRESSOR
After replacing any of the following major components, add the correct amount of lubricant to the system.
Amount of lubricant to be added
*1:If refrigerant leak is small, no addition of lubricant is needed.
LUBRICANT ADJUSTING PROCEDURE FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT
1. Before connecting ACR4 to vehicle, check ACR4 gauges. No refrigerant pressure should be displayed. If
NG, recover refrigerant from equipment lines.
2. Discharge refrigerant into the refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment. Measure lubricant discharged into
the recovery/recycling equipment.
3. Drain the lubricant from the old (removed) compressor into a graduated container and recover the amount
of lubricant drained.
4. Drain the lubricant from the new compressor into a separate, clean container.
5. Measure an amount of new lubricant installed equal to amount drained from old compressor. Add this
lubricant to new compressor through the suction port opening.
6. Measure an amount of new lubricant equal to the amount recovered during discharging. Add this lubricant
to new compressor through the suction port opening.
7. If the liquid tank also needs to be replaced, add an additional 5 m [Liter] (0.2 Imp fl oz.) of lubricant at
this time.
Do not add this 5 m (0.2 Imp fl oz.) of lubricant if only replacing the compressor.
Part replacedLubricant to be added to system
Remarks
Amount of lubricant
m [Liter] (Imp fl oz.)
Evaporator 75 (2.6) -
Condenser 35 (1.2) -
Liquid tank 10 (0.4) -
In case of refrigerant leak30 (1.1) Large leak
- Small leak *1

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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
PFP:27500
Overview Air Conditioner LAN Control SystemEJS001Z5
The LAN system consists of auto amp., mode door motor, air mix door motor and intake door motor.
A configuration of these components is shown in the diagram below.
System ConstructionEJS001Z6
A small network is constructed between the auto amplifier, air mix door motor and mode door motor. The auto
amplifier and motors are connected by data transmission lines and motor power supply lines. The LAN net-
work is built through the ground circuits of the two motors.
Addresses, motor opening angle signals, motor stop signals and error checking messages are all transmitted
through the data transmission lines connecting the auto amplifier and two motors.
The following functions are contained in LCUs built into the air mix door motor and the mode door motor.
●Address
●Motor opening angle signals
●Data transmission
●Motor stop and drive decision
●Opening angle sensor (PBR function)
●Comparison
●Decision (Auto amplifier indicated value and motor opening angle comparison)
OPERATION
The auto amplifier receives data from each of the sensors. The amplifier sends mode door, air mix door and
intake door opening angle data to the mode door motor LCU, air mix door motor LCU and intake door motor
LCU.
The mode door motor, air mix door motor and intake door motor read their respective signals according to the
address signal. Opening angle indication signals received from the auto amplifier and each of the motor posi-
tion sensors are compared by the LCUs in each motor with the existing decision and opening angles. Subse-
quently, HOT/COLD, DEFROST/VENT or FRESH/RECIRCULATION operation is selected. The new selection
data is returned to the auto amplifier.
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RHA350H

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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TRANSMISSION DATA AND TRANSMISSION ORDER
Amplifier data is transmitted consecutively to each of the door motors following the form shown in figure below.
Start: Initial compulsory signal sent to each of the door motors.
Address: Data sent from the auto amplifier is selected according to data-based decisions made by the air mix
door motor, mode door motor and intake door motor.
If the addresses are identical, the opening angle data and error check signals are received by the door motor
LCUs. The LCUs then make the appropriate error decision. If the opening angle data is usual, door control
begins.
If an error exists, the received data is rejected and corrected data received. Finally, door control is based upon
the corrected opening angle data.
Opening angle:
Data that shows the indicated door opening angle of each door motor.
Error check:
Procedure by which sent and received data is checked for errors. Error data is then compiled. The error check
prevents corrupted data from being used by the air mix door motor, mode door motor and intake door motor.
Error data can be related to the following problems.
●Unusual electrical frequency
●Poor electrical connections
●Signal leakage from transmission lines
●Signal level fluctuation
Stop signal:
At the end of each transmission, a stop operation, in-operation, or internal problem message is delivered to
the auto amplifier. This completes one data transmission and control cycle.
AIR MIX DOOR CONTROL (AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
The air mix door is automatically controlled so that in-vehicle temperature is maintained at a predetermined
value by: The temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle temperature and amount of sunload.
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
FAN SPEED CONTROL
Blower speed is automatically controlled based on temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tem-
perature, intake temperature, amount of sunload and air mix door position.
With FAN switch set to AUTO, the blower motor starts to gradually increase air flow volume.
When engine coolant temperature is low, the blower motor operation is delayed to prevent cool air from flow-
ing.
INTAKE DOOR CONTROL
The intake doors are automatically controlled by: The temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle
temperature, intake temperature, amount of sunload and ON-OFF operation of the compressor.
OUTLET DOOR CONTROL
The outlet door is automatically controlled by: The temperature setting, ambient temperature, in-vehicle tem-
perature, intake temperature and amount of sunload.
MAGNET CLUTCH CONTROL
The ECM controls compressor operation using input signals from the refrigerant pressure sensor (with QG
engine), throttle position sensor and auto amplifier.
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM
The self-diagnostic system is built into the auto amplifier (LCU) to quickly locate the cause of problems.
Overview of Control systemEJS001Z7
The control system consists of input sensors, switches, the automatic amplifier (microcomputer) and outputs.
The relationship of these components is shown in the diagram below:
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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Control OperationEJS001Z8
DISPLAY SCREEN
Displays the operational status of the system.
AUTO SWITCH
The compressor, intake doors, air mix doors, outlet doors and blower speed are automatically controlled so
that the in-vehicle temperature will reach, and be maintained at the set temperature selected by the operator.
TEMPERATURE DIAL (POTENTIO TEMPERATURE CONTROL)
Increase or decrease the set temperature.
A/C SWITCH
The compressor is ON or OFF.
(Pressing the A/C switch when the AUTO switch is ON will turn off the A/C switch and compressor.)
DEFROSTER (DEF) SWITCH
Positions the air outlet doors to the defrost position. Also positions the intake doors to the outside air position.
MODE SWITCH
Control the air discharge outlets.
FAN SWITCH
Manually controls the blower speed. Five speeds are available for manual control (as shown on the display
screen).
OFF SWITCH
The compressor and blower are OFF, the intake doors are set to the outside air position, and the air outlet
doors are set to the foot position.
FRESH (FRE) SWITCH
OFF position: Interior air is recirculated inside the vehicle.
ON position: Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment.
(When RECIRCULATION switch is ON, the FRESH switch turns OFF automatically.)
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
RECIRCULATION (REC) SWITCH
OFF position: Outside air is drawn into the passenger compartment.
ON position: Interior air is drawn into the passenger compartment.
(When the FRESH switch is ON or the compressor is turned from ON to OFF, the RECIRCULATION switch
turns OFF automatically.)
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
When illumination is ON, rear window is defogged.
Fail-safe FunctionEJS001Z9
If fail-safe request signal is sent from AV control unit, or if communication error exists between auto amplifier
and AV control unit for at least 30 seconds, air conditioner is controlled under following conditions.
Compressor : ON
Air inlet : Fresh
Air outlet : AUTO
Blower fan speed : AUTO
Set temperature : Setting before communication error occurs

AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
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Discharge Air FlowEJS001ZA
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AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL
System Description
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SWITCHES AND THEIR CONTROL FUNCTION
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
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TROUBLE DIAGNOSISPFP:00004
How to Perform Trouble Diagnoses for Quick and Accurate RepairEJS001ZC
WORK FLOW
SYMPTOM TABLE
*1AT C - 5 1 , "Operational Check"
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Symptom Reference Page
A/C system does not come on. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for A/C System.ATC-55, "
Power
Supply and
Ground Circuit for
Auto Amp."
Air outlet does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Mode Door Motor. (LAN)AT C - 5 9 , "Mode
Door Motor Cir-
cuit"Mode door motor does not operate normally.
Discharge air temperature does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Air Mix Door Motor. (LAN)ATC-63, "
Air Mix
Door Motor Cir-
cuit"Air mix door motor does not operate nor-
mally.
Intake door does not change.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Intake Door Motor.(LAN)AT C - 6 6 , "
Intake
Door Motor Cir-
cuit"Intake door motor does not operate normally.
Blower motor operation is malfunctioning.
Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Blower Motor.ATC-69, "
Blower
Motor Circuit"Blower motor operation is malfunctioning
under out of starting fan speed control.
Magnet clutch does not engage. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Magnet Clutch.AT C - 7 5 , "
Magnet
Clutch Circuit"
Insufficient cooling Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Cooling.AT C - 8 6 , "Insuffi-
cient Cooling"
Insufficient heating Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Insufficient Heating.AT C - 9 5 , "Insuffi-
cient Heating"
Noise Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Noise.ATC-97, "Noise"
Self-diagnosis can not be performed. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Self-diagnosis.AT C - 9 8 , "Self-
diagnosis"
Memory function does not operate. Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Memory Function.AT C - 9 9 , "Memory
Function"
A/C system cannot be controlled.Go to Trouble Diagnosis Procedure for Multiplex Communication
Circuit.ATC-109, "
Multi-
plex Communica-
tion Circuit"

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TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT
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